Our Team
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Meet the East Coast Flourish Team
At East Coast Flourish, our team is dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate space where individuals, couples, and professionals can grow, heal, and thrive. Each member of our team brings unique expertise, genuine care, and a commitment to empowering you on your journey. We believe in meeting you where you are, honouring your lived experiences, and working together to help you move toward meaningful change. Get to know the passionate professionals behind the work we do.
Ann Vermette, LCT, MA, CHRP
Founder / Counselling & Coaching Professional
Ann, the founder of East Coast Flourish, is a Licensed Counselling Therapist and Coaching Professional with over 20 years of experience. She works with adults, seniors, and couples facing anxiety, burnout, ADHD, trauma, and relationship challenges, as well as leaders experiencing workplace pressure.
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Debbie Steeves, LCT-C
Counselling Professional
Debbie is a Licensed Counselling Therapist working with 16+, adults, seniors, and couples. Her focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and ADHD.
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Rose Cheney, LCT-C
Counselling Professional
Rose is a Licensed Counselling Therapist working with clients 16+, adults, and seniors. Her focus areas include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, PTSD, and the emotional impact of injury.
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Sophia Dunn, LCT-C
Counselling Professional
Sophia is a Licensed Counselling Therapist with 16+, adults, and seniors. Her focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and ADHD.
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Josée Violette
Counselling Professional
Josée is a bilingual Theraputic Intern working with 16+ and adults. Her focus areas include eating disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD, and women’s and LGBTQ+ concerns.
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Jason Walsh, MBA
Coaching Professional
Jason is a Coaching Professional with extensive senior leadership experience. He works with leaders in high-pressure environments to strengthen accountability, performance, and clarity.
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Chris Vermette, Lean Six Sigma, PROSCI
Coaching Professional
Chris is a bilingual Coaching Professional specializing in change management and process improvement. He supports organizations through growth and restructuring by improving systems and role clarity.
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Counselling Professionals
How Are We Different From Other Therapists?
Our team combines strong clinical training with real-world experience in workplace, corporate, and community settings. This balance helps us genuinely understand the pressures and challenges our clients face.
We also recognize the importance of the right therapeutic fit. Clients are never limited to one therapist and can switch at any time to ensure they feel supported and comfortable throughout their journey.
We focus on client-centred, trauma-informed, and empathetic support tailored to each person’s needs, goals, and pace.
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Coaching Professionals
How Is Our Coaching Approach Different?
Our coaching approach is grounded in psychological safety, accountability, and sustainable performance.
Our coaches bring diverse, real-world leadership and organizational experience, allowing us to understand the pressures of change, conflict, growth, and burnout.
We work collaboratively with individuals, teams, and organizations to create practical, human-centred solutions that support honest communication, purposeful leadership, and meaningful, real-world progress.
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What Our Clients Say
Our clients’ feedback reflects the care, professionalism, and support we strive to provide in every session. Read what they’ve shared about their experience at East Coast Flourish.
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